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Five Mountains to Drive

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See The Scenery From Up High With These Five New England Summit Drives
If you think the New England scenery is spectacular at ground level, wait until you see it from up high. New England is tops for scenic mountain summit drives that take you above the trees for an entirely different view of autumn's brilliant foliage or the lush greens of late spring and summer.

Best of all, you can arrive at the mountaintop fresh as a daisy in the comfort of your own vehicle. Even if you like to hike, driving to the peak allows you to save your energy for exploring once you've reached the point of most-panoramic views.

Here's your guide to five mountains you can drive. Keep in mind that access to these mountain roads is seasonal, so it's a good idea to call ahead from late fall through early spring.

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